Sisters Under the Rising Sun (by Heather Morris)

I am a huge fan of historical fiction books ... specifically those set during WWII. However, the fact that this one took place in the Pacific and focused on nurses who were held captive in a Japanese POW camp was a new one for me. This is not a light read. You will be appalled at the way the prisoners of war were treated. But the strength, dedication, and resilience the women demonstrated is nothing short of awesome. The fact that I listened to the audiobook version was a plus in that I was treated to the singing and orchestra voices of the chorus that some of the characters formed. The ability of these women to find joy amidst such horrible treatment was amazing. Though many did not survive the evil the Japanese army forced on them, the bond of sisterhood and family that they developed was touching. I appreciated the author’s willingness to introduce us to the characters of Nesta James, Betty Jeffrey, and Vivian Bullwinkel. I will not soon forget their story.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own.

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